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Guilherme Ghilardi’s sweet and simple student film, “Step by Step”, has generated a lot buzz on Channel Frederator! Here he tells us a little about his style and why he thinks less is more.

Channel Frederator: Is there a particular teacher who really helped you with your work?

Guilherme Ghilardi: Yes, I created all the story, ideas and characters but I had problem, I have never used flash as an animation tool before. So Edwin Poon helped me to learn the basic steps of the software.

CF: What has influenced your style the most?

GG: I think everything you watch influences you one way or another, so it´s hard to pick a specific artist or movie. But guys like Paul Driessen and others; I like them because they use only the essential to tell a story. I always try to make things as simple as I can.

I believe that what has most influenced my style, is the fact that [Read more…]

Prepare for an animation education, punks!

This week’s episode features tons of amazing student films! That’s right. Tons.
Plus all of your burning questions are answered by The Robot. That’s right. All.

Thank you for all of the great submissions, and remember, Channel Frederator loves you!

That’s right. You.

“Popped”, submitted by Bianca Beneduci – A little kid tries to protect is balloons from pointy adults!

“The Dog and the Butcher”, submitted by Jonathan Holt – Man’s best friend deserves better than Alpo – and he knows it.

“Step by Step”, submitted by Guilherme Ghilardi – Ah, love. So complicated. So animated.

“Egg Scramble”, submitted by Andrew Sanchez – A hungry dinosaur can’t seem to get his breakfast to hold still.

WARNING: Channel Frederator is rated EXPLICIT. Spring has sprung, people. You don’t know what you’re gonna see. Just promise us you’ll get permission from a parent or guardian prior to viewing.

-Bailee DesRocher